# mimic + vs X

The clearest difference is price: X at Free against mimic +'s $2.99. X also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 5). mimic +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

X is free to download; mimic + costs $2.99 up front. X sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. mimic + asks for nothing beyond the download.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 39K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of mimic +'s written reviews are positive against 14% of X's.

mimic + ships an update every 7 months, X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mimic + | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-plus/id948236459/reviews) | **[4.5 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-clash-survival-challenge/id6744812012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 6 MB | 854 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Flavio Serrazes](https://appshunter.io/developer/945152623) | [9z Games(HK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605575568) |

## What reviewers say

### mimic +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-plus/id948236459)

Test your memory with this addictive game inspired by Simon Says. Repeat increasingly complex color sequences across various modes and customizable themes. Challenge yourself to reach higher levels and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Repeat color sequences, Classic, Dynamic, Reverse, and Shuffle modes, 4 customizable themes, 2x2 or 4x4 board options, Game Center leaderboards, Replay sequence option (paid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-clash-survival-challenge/id6744812012)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Strategy, #30 Top Grossing · Casual, #72 Top Grossing · Games, #159 Top Free · Strategy, #166 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in a cute-style post-apocalyptic survival game where you must rebuild civilization amidst a zombie plague. Master strategic command and survival instincts, forge alliances with companions, and unravel mysteries to dominate the continent.

**Highlights:** Cute-style post-apocalyptic setting, Strategic command and survival gameplay, Companion system with lineage importance, Multiple choices and level experiences, One-handed play, Alliance formation for support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giftbag1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag10 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Game reset option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not the game advertised
- 🙄 Forced to play a different game
- 🤬 Bait and switch tactics
- 🤯 Game doesn't work as expected
- 🤑 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets after phone reset
- Network errors and login issues
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to delete account
- Improved game stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mimic + free?

mimic + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mimic + or X?

X is rated higher. mimic + averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while X averages 4.5 from 39K ratings.

### Do mimic + or X have ads?

Neither mimic + nor X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mimic + or X?

mimic + ships an update every 7 months, and X fortnightly. Most recently, mimic + was updated on November 1, 2026 and X on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*